Mangrove Farmstay, Trang (2D1N)
About the trip
History & Culture
Arts and Craft
Take time to rest your eyes and feel the fresh breeze at this unique canal-side accommodation, which has an array of floating baskets spread out over the water to catch fresh seafood. This atmospheric homestay, located at the northern part of Sikao Bay, will help you understand more about the overall ecosystem of the shores from the lower plains upstream of Sikao canal that stretches into the emerald-colored bay of the open sea. What do all of these places have in common? The fresh seafood in front of you, of course!
- Observe mangrove forest’s ecosystem along the Sikao canal
- Soak your feet in a mud spa at a saltwater hot spring
- See the way of life of the local community
- Learn how to do basketry with threads taken from Teoi Panun trees
- Pick up and drop off service is excluded, add-on service available
- Professional english guide is excluded, add-on service available
Day One
1:00 pm Meet at Bo Hin Farmstay Tourism Community Center and get to know the community.
2:30 pm Take a boat tour of the mangrove forest’s ecosystem along the Sikao canal. Soak your feet in a mud spa at a saltwater hot spring near the mud beach.
Travel to Boon Kong Bay, which surrounded by dramatic limestone mountain ridges and cliffs. Head out to the open sea, making your way towards the beach of Lor Lor Island. You’ll be able to get off here and experience the island’s soft sand and warm, clear water perfect for swimming.
Back to Kep Tawan Beach to watch the sunset.
7:00 pm Dinner, which includes fresh seafood plucked from the floating basket in front of the accommodation.
8:00 pm Take part in a knowledge exchange with the community and then enjoy some leisure time.
Day Two
6:00 am Wake up in time for the sunrise above Sikao Bay - right in front of the accommodation before enjoy a relaxing breakfast.
9:00 am See the way of life of the local community, including seafood processing at Pla Kem Kang Moong Group. At Teoi Panan Basketry Group, you’ll learn how to do basketry with threads taken from Teoi Panun trees. There is also a Batik fabric making session at Batik Group.
12:00 pm Bon Voyage.
Private Room
Private Bathroom
Electricity 24/7
Seated Toilet
Cell Signal
- Activities as listed in the itinerary
- One night accommodation
- Local guides (Thai language only)
- 2 Meals (1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast)
- Travel insurance
Empower community by travelling
Environmental Conservation
Arts, Cultures & Beliefs